Sea Chest Growth Prevention - USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically MSCHQ NORFOLK, is procuring Chloropac Generating Cells for sea chest marine growth prevention onboard the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS. This is a sole-source procurement justified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) proprietary rights of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of specific Chloropac generating cells to prevent marine growth in the sea chest of the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS. Key items include:
- CELL, GENERATING (Manufacturer's Part Number: 50669-001-M3) - Quantity: 1 Each
- CELL ASSY MK 1 (Manufacturer's Part Number: 50669-002-M3) - Quantity: 2 Each Both items are subject to DFARS 252.211-7003 for item identification and valuation. Delivery for both items is required on or before April 15, 2026, FOB Destination, with inspection and acceptance at the destination in San Diego, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: N3220526Q7080
- Issue Date: February 20, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA, United States
Set-Aside & Justification
This acquisition is a sole-source procurement to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC. The justification for other than full and open competition cites Evoqua as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with proprietary rights, including exclusive restrictive rights to business-sensitive technical manuals and drawings. The acquisition is necessary for direct replacement parts compatible with existing critical ship equipment on T-AKE Class vessels.
Submission & Contact
Offerors are required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the SF 1449 form. Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). For questions, contact Grant Sivertson at grant.t.sivertson.civ@us.navy.mil or 1-564-226-4770.